Arisa Makita is a euphonium soloist based in Los Angeles, originally from Tokyo, Japan. She studied at Kunitachi College of Music in Japan under Mitsuru Saito and Toru Miura, both of whom played a major role in shaping her musical foundation. She later studied with Doug Tornquist and Jim Self at the USC Thornton School of Music.

Ms. Malo is dedicated to inspiring her students with a lifelong love of music and also a solid foundation to develop healthy technique and musicality.

Described by American Record Guide as “An excellent artist who plays with great clarity, taste, and technical mastery,” Mr. Martinez-Anton is a versatile and passionate performing artist.

Kenneth McGrath is a highly regarded performer and educator in Los Angeles. He has performed with many of the major orchestras in Southern California including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

Jordan Nelson is a composer of instrumental, vocal, electronic, and electro-acoustic music

Eleanor's belief that music should be accessible to all shines through her creative repertoire programming, enthusiastic rehearsals, and inviting concert environment.